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A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo's “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out ...22 hours ago -
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Sports - ESPN
TE's repeat ACL tear latest hurdle for Cowboys
Cowboys tight end John Stephens Jr. suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee for the second straight year.16 hours ago - NFL -
World - Financial Times
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under TrumpYesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
How Do The St. Louis Blues Offset The Loss Of Their Top Center?
With Robert Thomas sidelined with a fractured right ankle and will be reevaluated in six weeks, everyone on roster will have to pick up slackYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump's reported racist insult about Mexican American soldier draws bitter backlash — and staunch denials
A racist comment former President Donald Trump is reported to have made about murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén is drawing backlash from some Hispanics, but it could be tempered by her sister’s ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
QB Room: Why a Stafford trade to the Vikings makes sense
Would Los Angeles really pull the plug on the Matthew Stafford era with another loss? A lot of factors point to a trade making sense.Yesterday - NFL -
Sports - ABC News
Norwegian ski star Kilde needs more surgery on injured shoulder and will miss 2024-25 season
Norwegian skier Aleksander Aamodt Kilde will miss the entire 2024-25 season because his injured left shoulder requires surgery againYesterday -
Sports - ABC News
Hellebuyck stops 27 shots, lifts undefeated Jets to 3-2 win over Blues
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, last season’s Vezina Trophy winner, recorded 27 saves to spark the undefeated WInnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night2 days ago - NHL -
Sports - ESPN
Neymar makes long-awaited return: 'I'm so happy'
Neymar has made his first appearance in over a year after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear, coming off the bench in Al Hilal's AFC Champions League Elite clash against Al Ain.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Horror and tears’ as Lebanon’s hospitals fear same fate as Gaza
Israeli strikes near Rafik Hariri hospital and its claims that a second Beirut facility is hiding Hezbollah stash cause anxiety and panic. Middle East crisis – live updates The rescuers struck ...2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
49ers' Aiyuk tears ACL, MCL; Deebo in hospital
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, while Deebo Samuel is hospitalized with a form of pneumonia.2 days ago - NFL -
Politics - The Hill
12:30 Report — Harris’s ‘blue wall’ blues
🍑 Plus: Georgia's controversial election rules {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Two weeks from today, polls across the country will be open! Eeeeeek. Here's what's coming up: Some Democratic ...2 days ago -
Politics - Politico
House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker
Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.3 days ago - House -
World - The Guardian
Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Deshaun Watson leaves Browns-Bengals game on cart in tears with Achilles injury
Watson covered his face with a towel in tears as he was carted off the field.4 days ago - NFL -
Top stories - CBS News
"Rhapsody in Blue" turns 100
This year, musicians all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, are celebrating the 100th birthday of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." Correspondent David Pogue looks into ...4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
'I'm back': Neymar in Al Hilal squad after ACL tear
Neymar is available to play for Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal in an AFC Champions League Elite match next week after one year on the sidelines due to injury.5 days ago -
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World - ABC News
Africa's mpox deaths surpass 1,000 as health officials urge international support
Africa's top public health agency says the number of mpox-related deaths in the continent has surpassed 1,000 and warned of the continuing threat of cross-border contamination and a lack of rapid ...October 17 -
Sports - ABC News
Tarasov stops 20 shots and Blue Jackets use balanced scoring in a 6-4 victory over the Sabres
Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier each had a goal and an assist and Daniil Tarasov made 21 saves to help Columbus to a 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night for the Blue Jackets’ ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Tears and songs as Liam Payne fans in Argentina grieve
Fans gather to remember Liam Payne, some in tears, some singing One Direction songs as they leave notes and flowers.October 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding, according to experts
Sunscreens are essential to wear while in the snow skiing or snowboarding — here’s what to look for in an SPF.October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.October 17 - World Cup -
Top stories - BBC News
South Africa smash three boundaries in three balls to close on victory
Watch as South Africa hit 14 runs off three balls, having gone 26 balls without a boundary during their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Dubai.October 17 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Ski-Doo Maker BRP Looks to Shed Struggling Marine Brands
Sea-Doo and Ski-Doo maker BRP said it intends to sell off the majority of its marine businesses, which have been weighed down by softer consumer demand, to focus on powersports products such as ...October 17 -
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World - The Guardian
Negative stereotypes in international media cost Africa £3.2bn a year – report
Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say. . Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated interest payments on ...October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideOctober 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Jodhpur: India's vanishing 'blue' city
The blue coloured-homes that gave India's Jodhpur its distinct identity are giving way to other hues.October 17 - India -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneOctober 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Reality show star who lived with 4 ‘sister wives’ is stuck in a bitter feud with exes over Arizona cabin
Polyamorous “Sister Wives” star Kody Brown is down to one wife, and after several awkward breakups, the exes want their money back.October 16 -
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World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Mr Loverman review – magnificent TV that will tear your heart open
Lennie James and Sharon D Clarke are exquisite in this bold, spiky tale of a gay man who starts to regret living a lie. The awards are sure to flood in. Mr Loverman, adapted from the Booker ...October 14 -
World - ABC News
Pakistani police fire tear gas and charge protesters in Karachi
Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged protesters in the southern city of Karachi after they tried to break through a security barricadeOctober 13 -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetOctober 13